In Focus - 2012 Term 3

conducted by external consultants), an

Schools (including our Q’ed students) are

extensive audit of the College curriculum

experiencing some online learning initiatives

and preparations in readiness for the

as part of their studies. In the future the College

Australian Curriculum which commences

is planning to incorporate virtual classrooms to

Phase one in 2013 in English, Mathematics,

enhance this aspect of effective learning.

History and Science.

‘Down on the farm’ with Year 9 boys and Preps from Bellarine Campus

each aimed to ensure that Christian College

together with the respective Directors

prepares our teaching and learning program

of Teaching and Learning and the entire

to meet the needs of 21st Century learners.

teaching staff have embraced the notion of

New Appointments in Leadership

‘excellence’, throughout this exciting period in our College history. Their willingness to work

Following the decision by Mr. Stephen Riddle to

collaboratively to seek the best curriculum

step down from his role for health reasons, Mrs.

framework and practices to maximize the

Marion Nott has been appointed as the new

benefits and opportunities for our students

Head of the Junior School, Belmont Campus.

has been outstanding.

Mrs. Nott previously held the position as

New Initiatives

An Exciting Future in Teaching and Learning

Whilst the busy and rewarding teaching

As a result in 2013 we will introduce new Middle

and learning program continues to engage

School initiatives to provide increased learning

and challenge our students at all levels,

opportunities and improved outcomes for our

the leaders of our core College business -

students. This program, entitled ‘The 100 Plus

the education of students - are currently

Initiative’, will be launched to parents and

also involved in investigations to position

students early in Term 4, 2012. Our Junior School

our College programs at the forefront of

students will benefit from a new Mathematics

educational practice into the future.

Program ‘Envision Maths’. This program

These have included a major audit and review of our Middle School program, enhanced professional development for all teaching staff (including improved use of Information Technology), a review of the Junior School Mathematics program (supported by professional development

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The work and investigation in these areas are

The Heads and Deputy Heads of Campus

provides a comprehensive range of learning experiences encompassing the Australian Curriculum. It supports critical thinking and reflective practice from the learner through diverse learning strategies, activities and experiences including interactive technology.

Already, many students in our Senior and Middle

Director of English at Christian College and she offers extensive experience and a background in educational leadership.

As a result of this appointment Mr. Damian Stephenson has been appointed the new Director of English for Christian College. Mr. Stephenson has experience teaching English at both Middle and Senior School levels. The College has also introduced a new leadership role to direct the Science faculty across the campuses for Years 5 to 12. Mr. Michael Neaves has been appointed as the first Director of Science at Christian College. Mr. Neaves has broad experience teaching throughout the UK. Each of these new leaders brings passion and enthusiasm to further develop the teaching and learning aspects of their new role.

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Seeing is Believing Recently I had the privilege to accompany the Prep. students from our Bellarine Campus on their excursion to the Christian College farm

of the College program reaching the heights of success - winning both the Schools State

On-line Q’ed 2 in progress

Equestrian Competition and the State Science and Engineering competition; finishing 4th in the State Netball Finals and having the 4 finalists

It is becoming increasingly important for

He sent His son Jesus into the world as a Light

in the regional finals of the Australian Youth

information regarding careers and tertiary

for us to follow, as Jesus reminds us in John

Classical Music Competition to name a few.

institutions. To support, this in addition to email

8:12 - When Jesus spoke again to the people,

As I visit each of our campuses, spending time in

communication and placing information on

he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever

program. As each group visited the calves,

classrooms or participating in the range of extra -

the portal, a direct link has been added to the

follows me will never walk in darkness, but will

lambs, piglets, chickens (collecting eggs),

curricula offerings, I see an increasing breadth of

Christian College iPhone and Android App. for

have the light of life’

opportunities and experiences for our students.

both students and parents to access.

We also continually seek God’s blessings for

New IT Initiatives

I encourage all families to continue to embrace

us as His people and for us as His College,

our move to extend all areas of this aspect

“Now be pleased to bless the house of your

of our development by visiting the College

servant, that it may continue forever in your

website, accessing the portal, downloading the

sight; for you, O Sovereign LORD, have spoken,

College App. and visiting us on Facebook.

and with your blessing the house of your servant

The Lord is Our Light.

will be blessed forever.” — 2 Samuel 7:29

The journey through life is one of many twists

There is a great deal to be excited about

and turns. We have all experienced the highs

regarding the future of Christian College,

and lows and can never really know what lies

as we seek to follow the blessings in God’s

around the corner. As our College considers

promises to each of us.

at ‘Back Creek’ in Scotsburn. Throughout the day, small groups of students participated in activities led by the Year 9 boys from Bellarine Campus as part of their Rural Studies

the vegetable garden (picking ‘veggies’), or enjoyed a hay ride or making a milkshake, I was impressed with the way in which the Year 9 boys cared for, shared their knowledge and conducted the sessions with the Preps.

The College continues to embrace new developments and advancements in technology. The introduction of an

I am convinced that this program offers each

improved electronic attendance program

student more than we could ever imagine

has provided a more efficient and accurate

in the development of their character and

means of recording student attendance. The

broader life experience. In fact, such a rich

provision of on line parent teacher interview

learning opportunity is priceless. I am grateful

appointments was also an initiative that

to the Prep staff, the ‘Back Creek’ staff and

received much positive feedback from both

the Year 9 boys, as well as the parent helpers

parents and staff.

on the day, for providing the Preps and myself with a fantastic day ‘down on the farm’.

There have also been many other examples

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the many needs of our students, staff and

Glen McKeeman

The sharing of information with our families is

families including those regarding the future

Principal.

vitally important. We continue to consider ways

plans for our College, it is reassuring to know

to improve access to information via technology.

and believe what God has promised.

of the passages. Children move about the place carrying out their particular mission of the moment with a sense of confidence and purpose; even the youngest of children seem to know what they have to do and how to do it. And the sounds throughout the school are overwhelmingly of secure, busy children happily engaged in their learning environment.

‘Seek ye first the kingdom of God’.

I wonder if there is a better place to “seek” than amongst the children in a College dedicated to His name and His work.

Crossing the threshold of the Junior School campus was for me, both literally and metaphorically, an absolute joy. Moving through the school on that first day, I was assailed by the colours, the movement and the sounds of a busy, happy community. All those who have visited Junior School during school hours will understand what I mean.

Samples of colourful student art, photos and work cover the walls of the classrooms, hang from the ceilings and spill out to line the walls

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I feel blessed to be joining such a community and thank God for the opportunity to be in a position to contribute positively and faithfully.

Looking to the Future The advantage of coming into any new environment (in my case, the Junior School) is that there is the opportunity to observe, objectively, every level of the operation. The questions of What?, How? and Why? can be raised and through consultation with students, teachers and parents, areas for improvement and ways of refining, or doing things better, can be found. Having just returned from a study trip in Sydney where we visited schools who are implementing innovative ways of delivering education for students of the

21st century, the importance of continually questioning our current practice against the backdrop of what makes a contributing citizen of the 21st century society, is clear.

Even though the thought of our Kindergarten and Junior School students preparing for their role in society seems distant, it is in these years that the essential foundations are set down; more than ever, our students need to know how to be critical consumers, independent thinkers, creative, collaborative communicators. They need to understand alternative cultures, to recognize what it really means to be ethical in thought and action and to demonstrate tolerance and compassion, even in trying circumstances.

Curriculum Development Since the beginning of the year, teachers at the Junior School have been working collaboratively with their counterparts at the Bellarine campus to audit and align our programs to meet the goals and specific requirements of the Australian Curriculum. This process has promoted valuable reflection and established clarity of vision and understanding amongst teachers about what are the essentials of modern curriculum and teaching practice. The work already undertaken will enable us to begin the process of ‘enactment’ of the Australian curriculum at our College from the beginning of 2013.

Throughout it all, students should know that God is in the mix – within their everyday lives and at the same time, guarding and watching over their future. These ‘ways of thinking’ and ‘ways of being’ have been identified as being integral to the structure and our ‘enactment’ of the new national curriculum and have been central to much teacher discussion and professional development this year.

Junior School Belmont is a busy place. It is also a joyful place of learning and a secure, happy environment for our students. I am very much looking forward to the weeks, months and years ahead.

Marion Nott Head of Junior School Belmont

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Watching the London Olympics earlier this

Humanities subjects provide students with the

the seemingly cruel twists of fate. And then,

to grasp the full extent of the poverty

month reminded me of the incredible and

opportunity to learn about this amazing world

when they won (or lost), the tears, the joy,

crisis in the Third World is benefited by an

wonderful diversity that is humankind. Some

they live in, whether it be the wonder of the

the emotions, made sense. We knew what

understanding of the factors that contribute

two hundred countries with different flags,

modern Olympics and its links to ancient Greece

it took for them to get there and why they

to it. These, and other similar concepts, form a

unique anthems, cultures that set them apart,

over two thousand years ago or the challenge

responded in the way they did.

large portion of the Humanities curriculum.

a mix of languages, divergent histories – the

a city of ten million people like London faces

Humanities at Christian College offers

list goes on. The Olympics has given us many

Shaping Decision Making

when it is chosen to host the Games.

students a similar insight into humankind. It

Understanding Humankind

brings context and meaning to a world that

opportunities to celebrate that diversity in classrooms across Christian College. But, of

Our Christian College philosophy includes

may not otherwise make sense. For instance,

a desire to develop students’ ‘appreciation

course, this great event that brings the world

During the television coverage of Olympic

to better understand what it means to be

of the wonderful world in which we live,

together once every four years is not so much

events, we would sometimes be treated to

Australian requires a better knowledge of

to enhance it, as well as to preserve it’.

about recognising our differences, but about

a short segment giving an insight into the

what has shaped us as a nation. To fathom

Humanities is not, therefore, just learning

that which we have in common – the desire

life and background of the competitor –

why two countries might go to war requires

about our past and present, but taking what

to compete and to bring out the very best in

the challenges they faced in getting to the

an appreciation of possibly decades of

we have learned and helping it to shape our

human endeavour. At Christian College, the

Olympics, the training regime, the hardships,

tension that preceded the conflict. Trying

decision-making. At Christian College, we

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believe that every student has the potential

Egypt in Year 7 and Medieval Day in Year 8.

to be a world-changer, someone who adopts

Geography in Year 6 includes a trip along

a Christ-like attitude in wanting to make a

the Great Ocean Road as part of a unit on

difference, a contribution, an impact.

‘Landscapes’, a visit to ‘Back Creek’ farm in Year

Whilst society is quick to categorise

8 to learn basic farm management and at Year

today’s youth as selfish, unmotivated and

9 a comparative study of rich and poor nations.

disengaged, I believe that, with more

As students progress to Senior School,

opportunities to learn about the world, its

Humanities is not a subject in its own right,

people and the environment, coupled with an

but is instead offered as distinct subjects

understanding of God’s love for His creation,

including History, Geography, Commerce,

our young people are more likely to become

Business Management, Legal Studies and

active citizens as they enter adulthood.

Accounting. The careers and pathways

Not Just Facts and Figures

beyond secondary school utilising such

Humanities is not just about learning ‘more facts’. History, for example, is not simply learning about important dates and events from the past, but about empathising with people, seeing the world through different eyes.

studies are limitless. Students who enjoy History do not necessarily go on to become Historians; just like good Maths students do not just become Mathematicians. A grasp of History is useful for writers, journalists,

wishing to start up their own business.

as a distinct subject in one semester, whilst

2013 – new curriculum, new journey

Geography will be in the alternate semester.

At Year 10, all students will study History

lawyers, researchers, teachers, the public

At the commencement of next year, Christian

service and the defence force, to name just

College will be implementing Phase 1 of the

a few. Similarly, the study of Geography

Federal Government’s National Curriculum

opens many doors, particularly the outdoors:

in which all students across Australia will be

surveyors, environment officers, park

taught the same curriculum in Mathematics,

The Humanities journey at Christian College

rangers, town planners, meteorologists,

English, Science and History. Future

begins in the Junior School as part of the

travel agents and farmers – the list goes on.

phases will see other subjects rolling out

Integrated Studies subject. Science and

Commerce, a Year 10 elective, introduces

an Australian Curriculum, with Geography

Humanities studies combine to see students

students to the process of job applications,

proposed for 2014 and Economics and Civics

engage in Units such as ‘Local to Global’, ‘Fair

resumes and job interviews. Legal Studies,

and Citizenship to follow one year later. What

are skills that students will carry with them

Go Mate’ and ‘Protecting our Planet’.

a VCE subject offered at Year 11 and 12, is

does this mean for us at Christian College?

beyond secondary school, long after they

Through the Middle Years, Humanities

highly recommended for students wishing

Firstly, an exciting new History curriculum

may have forgotten in what year the Great

is a stand alone subject with a focus

to embark on a career in law or the police

across Prep to Year 10 is to be launched at the

Wall of China was built or through which

on developing skills in both History and

force. Accounting and Business Management,

start of next year. At Junior School, this will fit

capital city the River Seine flows.

Geography. History highlights have included

also VCE studies, prepare students not just

an Indigenous Day in Year 5, a study of Ancient

to become accountants, but also for those

Geography is not merely remembering the names of capital cities and lengths of rivers, but appreciating the often complex relationship between humans and their environment.

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within the existing Integrated Studies subject.

In the Middle Years, History will be taught

for one semester as a core subject, where it is presently offered as an elective. But aside from some name changes and some new topics for students to study, the most exciting aspect of this new History curriculum is the emphasis on historical enquiry.

Concepts such as cause and effect, empathy, perspective and the importance of evidence

Rick Geall Director of Humanities - Teaching and Learning

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Art, Technology and Design student Rhiannon

textile knowledge and skills. ‘Stay tuned’ for

Irving, who is studying three subjects in the

Bellarine’s big wearable art presentation at

ATD faculty in Year 12 has been nominated for

this year’s Arts Extravaganza.

a VCAA VCE achiever award.

Exhibitions and Publications Selected Junior Bellarine, Middle School and Senior School students were included in the major Independent Schools Victoria exhibition in Melbourne.

conducted for interested students at the

the Sydney Wearable Design Exhibition.

Middle School by professional artist, Simeon

Systems Engineering students have been

Walker. It is intended that these classes will

competing in the Robocup Championships at

eventually help to build manual drawing skills

both the local and state levels.

across the College.

Creative Writing into Photography

Staff Professional Development

An innovative union between the English

An In-house PD was conducted by Merinda

and Art, Technology and Design faculties has

Kelly for 6 ATD staff at the Bellarine campus

resulted in a forthcoming exhibition of Year 9

which included learning the skills of screen-

Libby Clarke who was in Year 12, 2011

expressive photographic responses to the

printing, fabric painting, hand printing and

represented the College this year at The

creative writing of their peers .

embellishment. Participants enjoyed an

Ian Potter Gallery NGV, in the VCE Season

Lunch time and After School Classes

of Excellence art exhibition. Libby is now thoroughly enjoying her art studies at the Victorian College of the Arts.

A range of student mixed media collages from the Middle School was recently exhibited at the Zart Art Gallery.

After school drawing classes are being

Rhiannon has also been declared a finalist in

Awards Year 11 student Katie Bishop was recently

inspiring day of collegiate sharing, exploration, teamwork and professional learning which can

Bellarine classes are being conducted at

be applied to help students create wonderful

lunchtimes for highly talented students who

work in the ATD classrooms.

wanted to continue their Year 9 Textile and Art studies this year. Students have studied modernist Viennese artist, Gustav Klimt, learning about his approach to subject matter

The Faculty will also be hosting professional learning events at the Villa Paloma which include a Design and Technology Teachers’ Association workshop and a VCAA National

Full colour articles by staff members Merinda

presented with a Rotary Club Art mentorship

and his sense of aesthetics and style. Students

Kelly and Molly Drayton were published in

which enables her to engage in a series of ten

are designing wearable art costumes and

Zart Art’s quarterly magazine promoting

diverse art classes with a range of industry

accessories inspired by Klimt, which will

Merinda Kelly

excellence within our College art programs.

professionals.

enable them to showcase their art and

Director of ATD – Teaching and Learning

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Curriculum Arts focus group event.

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Our beautiful indoor and outdoor learning environments are set up to encourage independence, self-regulation and decision making, but additional to this more independent play are other opportunities that bring us together as a group. Sharing information, partaking in group activities and accessing specialist subjects at Junior School adds another dimension to the learning that is taking place in our rich programs.

Staff know that they are part of something very special at Williams House and are highly motivated to keep responding to the needs of that community and to keep aligning ‘Welcome to play based learning in a creative,

engaged in that pleasure state called “play”.

inspiring and loving environment’.

In our programs we take play ‘seriously’ and

These words greet families and visitors as

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equip our children with a strong skill base that

our programs to support the growth of the children in our care. Children growing into resilient, independent and happy people – children with the initiative and confidence to

they arrive in the beautiful learning space at

not only will stand them in good stead for

the Junior School campus, known as ‘Williams

when they go to school, but ultimately for life.

House Kindergarten’. They convey the essence

A child centred environment that is sensitive

of what we provide for the children who

and alert to the needs, interests and

access both our pre-Kindergarten and pre-

capabilities of its participants provides a

School programs.

safe way for children to investigate, explore

As Early Childhood professionals, ‘Williams

and connect with their newly expanding

House’ staff have a strong grasp of the

world. The evidence is there; that children are

principle that everyone, adults and children

wired for hands on, full contact, self-selected

Bernadette Johnson

alike, learn best when their brains are

interaction with this world. We call this play!

Co-ordinator, Williams House Kindergarten

try new things, take some risks and discover there is more than just one way to do most things.

Staff and families are always welcome to come and see just what we are so excited about at Williams House; ‘Welcome to play based learning’….

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This year at the end of term 2, fifteen people took part in the annual Prefect Safari to East Timor. A number of Senior School Prefects and two Middle School Captains visited our Friendship House and immersed themselves in the life of the local community for ten days. The trip is life changing for our students; so many return home realizing how much they have and how little the East Timorese people have in terms of material things.

Over the past three years, the Christian College students have been directly involved in the planning of fund raising appeals to help build two schools.

They have also raised money to purchase materials for the two kindergartens we run. During their visit to Viqueque, the students have taken part in many local school classes, kinder sessions, sports days, visits to the orphanage and taking part in formal cultural ceremonies with the villagers.

This year, the prefects had the opportunity to open a new school at Moto Le’e. On the day of the opening, the village people put on a very impressive celebration. The elders of the village performed traditional

Official photograph at the opening of Mota Le’e School

dances as our group arrived on the school site. The ceremony was extremely formal with government dignitaries and school officials who spoke on behalf of the people from the village, thanking Christian College for assisting their community.

Each year this experience gives our students an opportunity to grow and develop an understanding of the adversity others may be experiencing.

Living within a developing community also gave the students an opportunity to freely assist others without expecting anything in return.

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Ceremonial greetings

Music ‘speaks’ all languages

result. Mastering the FMS and transferring these to the sporting field will give our students the opportunity to enjoy their physical activity involvement.

The Junior School Program Junior School students have timetabled ‘Sport’ in Years 3 and 4, where the emphasis is building on the FMS in various sporting pursuits. We have been very fortunate this year to have access to the new Sports and Aquatic centre at Middle School, which has added to the sporting outcomes for our students. they encounter many junior development programs offered in the community (i.e. NetSet-Go Netball, AFL Auskick, Little Athletics).

Aquatic confidence is the aim of our swimming program, where we endeavour to enhance the skills that our students are developing in their private swimming lessons

Advocates of school-based physical activity

after school. House sporting opportunities

have suggested that Physical Education,

have occurred at regular times throughout

physical activity and sport contributes to

each term in the sport program. Over the year

the enhancement of academic performance

students will have had the opportunity to

When considering a curriculum from Kinder

opportunities and develop a desire for

to Year 4 the need to include Physical

lifelong participation in physical activity.

Education and Sport is paramount. The role

Students do not automatically develop the

either directly or through the achievement

that mastering the fundamental motor skills

required knowledge, skills and attitudes that

represent their House in swimming, athletics

of wider social outcomes which, in turn,

(FMS) has with our younger students is critical

lead to active, healthy lifestyles, and such

(Year4), cross-country (Year4), bat tennis,

may impact on academic achievement.

in these early years of school.

T-Ball, soccer, basketball, netball and Aussie

learning should begin in childhood and

Interestingly, in a Canadian study, academic

rules football. The focus of House sport is

Mastering the FMS of running, leaping,

young adolescence. Participation in physical

scores went up when physical education time

for students to apply their skill and enjoy

kicking, dodge, throw and catch, vertical

activity contributes to physical, mental, and

was increased to one-third of the school day

themselves in friendly competition. From

jump, ball bounce, forehand strike and

social well-being, providing benefits to the

(Stead R. and Nevill M.; The impact of physical

these House sporting competitions, students

two hand side arm strike leads to sport

individual and the school community.

education and sport on education outcomes:

are selected to represent the College in a

involvement for the rest of their lives.

Physical Education in the formative

a review of literature; 2010).

variety of sports. This will continue to be the

Being physically active on a daily basis is

years at Christian College targets the

More importantly, physical activity

crucial to the health and wellness of all

skill development for each of our young

involvement allows for student interaction,

Australians, especially children. Schools and

students, so these skills can transfer to the

where positive social outcomes are often

Andrew Richardson

teachers can help provide physical activity

varied sporting fields that students try as

greater than skill performance or the end

Teacher of Sport and PE, Junior School, Belmont

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case as they progress through the Middle School years and into Senior School.

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Olympic torches ‘light’ up the Preps’ day

The Olympic rowing challenge in action

The Jamaican team proudly show their flag

Italy surprised the judges with the leaning tower of Pisa, a 3D bakery, pizzas as an appetiser and Italian coloured confetti that fell from the fans. Our last day of competition Throughout the second week of the

(Year 1D) took out the Gold medal only just

Olympics, the Bellarine Campus had an

bouncing over the line in time.

Olympics of their own. With each class taking on a country, we had an exciting line

involved classes making the longest coin line and again, New Zealand was just too strong.

Overall, it was an amazing week where

Tuesday was the best dressed and New

students learnt more about each different

Zealand (Year 5S) looked amazing sporting

country, had fun participating in the

For each Gold, Silver and Bronze received

the country’s colours very well. Wednesday

activities and raised $1447.00 for a worthy

at the Olympics, their country scored a

we had rowing races and Mr Breguet set a

organisation- ‘Sports Facilitators for All’, which

certain amount of points (weighted from the

very strict mathematical equation for height

is a local project dedicated to enriching the

2008 Olympics). To add to the tally, classes

and weight to muscle ratio of each year level.

lives of disadvantaged children and children

participated in our own activities adding even

New Zealand again proved to be a tough

with disability through sport and recreation.

more points for their country!

competitor and won. On Thursday we had

‘A pat on the back’ to everyone who took hold

Monday saw the competition start with a

the best decorated classroom. Jamaica (Year

of the opportunity to have fun whilst making

sport that unfortunately did not make the

2D) received gold for Junior School and Italy

a difference at the same time. Another

Olympics…potato sack races. Denmark

(Year 9E) for Middle School.

successful Project Care!

up of activities and gold medals to be won.

Competition requires concentration and effort

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Ryan Blunden Year 3, jumping with Sanskrit Park Avalon, showing the form which achieved him a place in the Victorian Team to compete at the 2012 National Interschool Championships in Toowoomba.

Ava Halloran, Year 4, with ‘Langtree Choir Boy’.

Edwina Lumsden, Year 4 with ‘Prince Harry of Ensenada’, who were winners of the Nan McArthur Memorial Trophy for the Highest Individual Score at the State Championships

CCG Equestrian Team Captain Hollie Woodhart, Year 12 and Team Manager Mr Mark Jacobi celebrate with the winning College Junior Composite Team

group was in Year 8, with the youngest

their team mates; enjoying their successes

member being only in Year Two. The three

and supporting their disappointments.

children with the highest individual scores are then added together to give the final team score. The Christian College three top scores belonged to Ava Halloran a Year 4 student from Junior School, Tori Fair a

The overall highest scoring student over the three hundred and thirty competitors was also a Christian College student. Year 4 Bellarine student, Edwina Lumsden

Year 5 student, and the youngest member

produced an impressive score of 39 out

of the team, her sister Year 2 student Tilley

of a possible 40 to be awarded the Nan

Fair both from the Bellarine Campus. These

McArthur Memorial trophy for the highest

scores when added together were high

individual score. Edwina, riding Ensenada

enough to secure them as the overall

Prince Harry was a member of the Christian

Each student competed against others from

champion team of the competition.

College Senior composite team.

schools all over Victoria in groups according

This is a wonderful event because it is run

These outstanding results auger well

Each of the children took part in a variety of

to their age. The exciting thing about this

over four days which gives the children

for the future success of ‘Equestrian’ at

classes over different disciplines, including

team was that the eldest member of this

plenty of opportunity to spend time with

Christian College Geelong.

A combined team of ten students from

dressage, showjumping, games, show

Christian College Junior, Middle and

riding and the interschool challenge, to

Bellarine campuses, won both the overall

gain points towards achieving their goal of

Champion Team and the Highest Individual

the highest overall aggregate score.

Score in the Equestrian Victoria Interschool State Championships.

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Making peace cranes at Bellarine

Friendship across cultures

An item from Naga High students at the Welcome Ceremony

Senior School to commemorate the exchange and the Naga High staff and students visited

The Christian College team are now State

Buster’ where a 10kg truck rolls over a

Bellarine, Middle School, Junior School and

Champions in the Science and Engineering

bridge made from tape and thin strips of

the Scotsburn farm campus.

Challenge. The team of nineteen Year 10

balsa wood. The usual result earned the

Another highlight was a visit to Narana

students had already won the regional

truck its name. The Christian College bridge

Aboriginal Centre where students were

qualifier in May and then recently competed

shuddered but did not give way resulting in

able to throw a boomerang and learn about

against seven other school winners from

Aboriginal culture.

across Victoria at Deakin University.

members, Hori and Azuma Sensei visited

The Sayonara Party was a fitting farewell to

The event presented 8 engineering problems

Christian College for 2 weeks In July and

the group and the Naga High School students

that each team have to solve. Working in

August this year.

and staff were given a special medallion to

small teams, the students were assigned one

commemorate the 20th Year of the exchange.

task. This year these included construction

2012 is the celebration of 20 Years of exchange between Naga High School and Christian College. 8 students and 2 staff

A formal Welcome Service was held at the

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a narrow victory to our team.

‘This event is unique in that the students gain a sense of what Science and Engineering careers involve’ said Science teacher Nick Ward after the competition.

of a model sky-scraper, assembling a ‘Mars

The Christian College community

Rover’ and designing a satellite dish.

congratulates all the students who were part

The final decisive event involved the ‘Bridge

of the successful team.

Wow it was exciting! The Olympics Opening Ceremony at Belmont Junior School had all the pomp, pageantry and royalty of the London ceremony!

There was so much to look at. Everywhere you looked, there were the colours, the sights and the sounds of so many different countries from around the world. The ceremony was officially opened by the Queen and Prince Phillip (known by the rest of us as Mrs Weigl and Mr Rice) and then it continued at a breathtaking pace, ably compared by Mr America Mark Foran.

Each class was responsible for presenting and representing their country which required much preparation in the way of research and practice. The items spanned from Beethoven to Bollywood and demonstrated the creativity and diversity of staff and students.

Congratulations to the Christian College Year 9

It was a fun day with language quizzes,

Indonesian students who won 1st place at

role play performances of a television

the Indonesian Language Olympiad held at Braemar College on 20 August .

The combined Highton/Bellarine teams

The Olympic flame has arrived!

Patriotic fervour from Team USA

The flags are waving for the team from the Netherlands

advertisement followed by a delicious Indonesian lunch prepared by the hospitality students.

The perpetual trophy is with us again for the

managed to win by just 1 point ahead of

year and will be presented with pride at the

Braemar College 2nd, and Aitkin College,

Year 9 assemblies at Highton and Bellarine.

Melbourne 3rd.

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Inside the Iban Long House

Learning new skills at the Sarawak Cultural Village

Year 10 Indonesian language students

From KL the group was welcomed into the

petanque with students from the SMK

benefited greatly from the Malaysia Study

Banghuris homestay village where students

Santubong secondary school. A highlight

Tour where they experienced 14 days of

stayed with traditional Malay Moslem families

language and cultural experiences in the

in a variety of homes on 1.5 acre plots

busy capital Kuala Lumpur, rural Selangor and

surrounded by plantations. In the words of

Sarawak in beautiful Borneo.

the students….”It was fun playing traditional

The Tour began in Kuala Lumpur where students participated in language and music

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was experiencing the unique culture and society of the Iban tribe, staying overnight in a traditional wooden long house in the

games, having cold showers, trying different

jungle near Indonesia’s Kalimantan border,

food and eating with your hands, dressing up

accessible only by long river boats.

in Malay costumes, playing with the little kids

The Malaysia Study Tour was very successful

lessons at the Indonesian Embassy School.

and badminton with the neighbours, cooking

They discovered the history of Hindu, Arab

with the mums and hanging out with the

and built upon connections and relations

and European traders and British colonial

host brothers and their friends.”

with schools and communities visited in

period at the National Museum and War

The tour continued across the South China

Memorial and later enjoyed extraordinary

Sea to Kuching in Sararak, renowned for

first hand experience and insight into the

shopping experiences from art markets,

its cultural and ethnic heritage and unique

language and culture of Malay/Indonesian

Chinatown and the mega shopping centres

wildlife. Students enjoyed a day volunteering

speaking communities and also a broader

in Bukit Bintang, a vibrant commercial district

in the Matang Orangutan Rehabilitation

understanding of the history and geography

popular with visitors from all over the world.

Centre and socialising, singing and playing

previous years. It provided students with a

of this important region of SE Asia.

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Students at Christian College Junior School were thrilled to learn that they were one of 55 schools in Victoria selected to participate in the ‘Mali in my School’ Project, a special Melbourne Zoo 150 year Anniversary Event.

A white, fibreglass sculpture of the Zoo’s most famous Asian Elephant calf, Mali arrived at

fighting extinction strategy.

50 high profile Australian artists have also been commissioned to decorate life size Mali’s

Carlson have since been extremely busy drawing and learning about 18 of Australia’s most endangered animals. Their artwork was used to transform the crisp white fibreglass

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Geelong Environmentalist spoke of the importance of saving our native fauna.

which are currently being placed around

After the Geelong launch, the completed

Melbourne in the ‘Mali in my City’ Project.

Mali will now head to Melbourne to join

Introducing ‘Mini Mali’ to Geelong at the Carousel

the rest of the herd. 55 Mini Malis and 50

the College last term. Junior School students and their art teacher, Mrs Jennifer Beck-

Mr Glen McKeeman. Trevor Pescott, a leading

larger elephants will come together to form an extraordinarily creative exhibition at the

At 11.30 am on Sunday, 2 September at the Carousel on the Geelong Waterfront, Mali was

Melbourne Zoo between September 22nd and October 14th.

‘introduced’ to the Geelong community by College students to help celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Melbourne Zoo.

Our mini Mali will then be returned to the Junior School in Belmont where she will continue to remind us of the beauty and diversity of the

Mali into a creative, colourful sculpture that

The celebration ceremony was launched by

will raise awareness of the Melbourne Zoo’s

Councillor Barb. Abley and College Principal,

precious animal kingdom which we must all work together to preserve and protect.

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The Year 8 Debating team in action

Sleeman, Hayley Gough and Anneke Richardson at Year 8.

2012 debating began back in Term 1 with our first debate taking place in March at Geelong Grammar School We then worked through five rounds taking place on a Thursday evening from March through to August.

The five rounds covered topics such as ‘Fatty foods should be taxed’ and ‘All forms of gambling should be banned’. The topics were challenging and required much research and construction of detailed arguments as well as a clear team line that was argued in a consistent manner. The debates were marked according to Manner, Matter and Method and both teams scored some great marks in all areas.

At the recent Independent Schools Victoria

of the curriculum and help develop social

annual art exhibition at Shell House in

competencies through self-expression and

Melbourne, ISV’s Chief Executive Officer,

team building’.

Michelle Green highlighted the essential

Twenty one Christian College students

place of the arts in the 21st century

(some pictured with Director Mrs Kelly)

curriculum. Ms Green stated that ‘there is

were delighted to have their two and three

plenty of academic evidence to show why

dimensional works professionally framed,

the arts are important in educating young

curated and exhibited at Shell House in

minds, starting students on a life-long

Madison Case, Carley Mckiterick and

The Year 9’s won their final round whilst the Year 8’s won the first four rounds and were ‘pipped at the post’ in Round five. All the College Debating students have shown enthusiasm and dedication throughout the

Melbourne’s central business district.

journey that will lead them to contribute

Kaitlyn Church at Year 9 and Hannah

five rounds this year. Well done.

Students, parents and College art teachers

to the world around them. The research

attended the impressive exhibition opening

shows that arts education can enhance skills

on the 24th July to support our wonderful

to support learning outcomes in all areas

student artists.

We had two teams representing Christian College, Highton at Grade D level, which is Year 9 and under. Our two team members were Emma Kaye, Ainsley McDonald,

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showed the most potential for their drawing abilities throughout the day. Georgia Gross-Drayton in Year 10 was awarded a ‘One-week Fashion for Illustration’ workshop valued at $500. Meredith Cheeseman, our lecturer for the day was extremely impressed with Georgia’s fashion Illustrating using beautiful tonal techniques in grey lead. Two honourable mentions were also awarded

Bellarine ATD teachers and Textile students at Whitehouse

certificates for the day and they were awarded to Emily Rastas in Year 11 and Molly Burrage in Year 10. All our Christian College students should be congratulated on their efforts for the day; they were extremely focused and excited about this opportunity and will take away many more skills learned

To enhance the Design and Technology

students for further studies in design. The

program our students attended a one day

students participated in the ‘Drawing for

workshop at the Whitehouse Institute of

Fashion’ one day workshop which included;

In addition to this workshop, the students

Design in Melbourne. The students who

•

were given an introduction to the courses

attended the day were a combination of the

Drawing the human body as a fashion figure including proportion and styling

•

students from Senior Campus.

The Institute is a highly regarded College specialising in Fashion Design, Interior Design and Styling & Creative Direction. The Kick-

available and a tour of the college. The tour was inspirational for the students. It

Year 9 lunchtime class Textile students from Bellarine Campus and Years 10 and 11 Textile

from this experience.

•

Rendering fashion drawings with tonal

allowed them to see many of the different

and textural illustration techniques

artworks the students have been working on

Overview of the design process and skills

that were displayed around the college, an

needed for a career in the design and

insight into the Project Runway series and

fashion industries

the room in which this was filmed as well as

Start Workshops aim to introduce design

At the conclusion of the day, the Institute

concepts and develop skills that will prepare

awarded a special prize for the student who

an opportunity to see some of the students working on their collections.

Georgia sketching her design

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Remy Olsen, Year 5 receives First Prize for her Apple Dumpling pancakes

Food Technology students from the Bellarine

Remy Olsen, Year 5 Highton achieved first

achieved second place for his ‘Deconstructed

Campus, Middle School Campus and Senior

prize in the Year 5-6 category with her Apple

Salmon and Daikon Burger’ which was highly

Campus have obtained statewide acclaim

Dumpling Pancake recipe as pictured above.

innovative and beautifully presented.

for their cooking skills. Students from Year 5

Also from the Highton Campus, Michellie

to Year 10 were involved in developing their

Costin came third for her Aussie Sunset Pancake

own original recipe designs and selected students from across the levels were entered into the annual Victorian Home Economics Food Design Challenge open to all Victorian Schools. The special awards presentation took place on the 19th of July at the World Home Economics Congress Conference held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Riley Doran and Emily Stirling with Shirley Cameron, author of ‘Cookery the Australian Way’

Congratulations to all the students involved.

Our students continue to learn the value of

From the Bellarine Campus, Peyton Greiner

the Design Process of researching, planning,

and Oliver Hunter in Year 7, won first prize

producing and evaluating their products

with their Whole meal Scone recipe and Riley

which is extremely pleasing to see in our Food

Doran and Emily Stirling in Year 7 placed

Technology classes. Cooking competitions

third with their Spice for Life Scone recipe in the Years 7and 8 category.

From the Senior Campus, Andrew Pike Year 10

are an exciting part of our program; it is great to see the students so enthusiastic about participating in them.

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The Choir in rehearsal at junior School

The Junior String Ensemble, consisting of 36 violin, viola and cello players, opened the

renditions of ‘In Flanders Field’ and ‘I Am

Wednesday morning session with enthusiasm

Australian’, which all in the audience

and beautiful playing.

enjoyed.

In another item, our 117 dancers from Years 2,

The guest speaker, Mr Stephen Hartle, the

3 and 4, hit the stage with a colourful and toe

On 17 August three drummers in full Scottish

Veteran Homecare Co-ordinator, spoke

tapping dance medley which was very well

regalia led The Vietnam Veterans march from

about the work of medical professionals with

received by the audience.

the Middle School front gates to the College

the returned servicemen. Special mention

Our final performance saw the Junior

Chapel. Representatives from all the Armed

was made of the 50th Anniversary of the

Held at GPAC each year, this Festival is one

School Choir sing two numbers ‘Count on

Forces attended to honour the sacrifice of many

beginning of the war. This was followed by

of the main performance opportunities for

Me’ and ‘What Makes You Beautiful’, with a

Australians who fought in the war from 1962 to

the haunting trumpet solo,’The Last post’

Junior School students in Semester Two. This

solo rap by Jenaya Venturino. The students

1975.

played by student William Crowther, Year 9.

year we had a record number of 145 students

are to be congratulated on their wonderful performances and behaviour.

Flags were carried and waved as the returned

participating at the Festival.

Representatives from the Defence Forces,

soldiers and many local dignitaries marched,

Returned Services Leagues, local politicians,

with the Year 5 and 6 students forming a

local Medical Care fraternity and student

respectful guard of honour. Our College

leaders from all our campuses laid wreaths in

choir added to the occasion, with beautiful

honour of our brave servicemen and women.

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Christian College has been presented with an Encouragement Award in recognition of the long term support the College has given to the Red Shield Doorknock Appeal over many years.

Captain David Collinson from the Salvation Army presented the Award Certificate to student representatives at the Year 9 assembly. It is pleasing for both students and staff to know that their willing service to our community is appreciated and recognised.

This Term the Prep children from Junior School

different food sections, whilst at Harvey’s

have been learning about ‘Food Glorious Food’

they were given a short tour and were able

as part of their Integrated Studies program.

to purchase a piece of fruit with their own money. At Bakers Delight, the students were

On Tuesday 14th August, the three Year Prep

very excited to learn about how to bake

classes went on an excursion to the Highton

bread and they were also provided with the

Shopping Centre where they were able to visit

opportunity to ice and decorate a finger bun.

the local supermarket, Harveys of Highton and

We all had a great adventure and the Preps.

also Bakers Delight.

were able to learn more about the topic as

At the supermarket, the children visited the

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they visited their local community.

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The Uniform Shop at Middle School Highton has now received the delivery of summer straw hats.

These are optional for girls in Years Prep to Year 9.

They provide good sun protection and enhance the summer uniform. Cost is $55.00 and the sizes available are 53cm, 55cm, 57cm and 59cm.

Be early to avoid disappointment. The uniform Shop is open each Monday during Term from 10am to 6.00pm

The Playhouse GPAC - April 26 and 27, 2013.

A Christian College musical production featuring

Please check the College Portal for the

Senior School and Middle School students from

proposed rehearsal schedule and expectations

both Highton and Bellarine Campuses.

for participants, prior to committing to

Following our sold out success of the last College Musical production ‘Seussical the Musical’ the College is excited to offer students the opportunity to audition for our 2013 production, ‘The Wizard of Oz’. Students

audition. Audition requirements and support material like backing tracks will also be available leading up to auditions. Please find these, as they become available, on the College Portal.

from Years 4 (2012) to Year 11 (2012)will be

Director - Mandy Calderwood

invited to audition during November 2012.

Musical Director - Fiona Gardner

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